Pictures of salamanders and newts [last update 2011-12-25]

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Rough-skinned newt (Taricha granulosa) in Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz Country; California This species produces tarichatoxin; a strong toxin that causes paralysis and death in predators. Some species of garter snake can consume this newt without ill affect; suggesting co-evolution between the species. (California) Rough-skinned newt (Taricha granulosa). This species is known for its strong poison This species produces tetrodotoxin; a strong toxin that causes paralysis and death in predators. However some species of garter snake can consume this newt without ill affect; suggesting co-evolution between the species. (California) European fire salamandar Giant Chinese Salamander (Aquarium) Orange-bellied newt (Taricha granulosa) on a rock in the middle of Berry Creek in Big Basin Redwoods State Park in California (California) Rough-Skinned Newt Newt Hands Newt Hands Orange-bellied newt (Taricha granulosa) in Big Basin Redwoods State Park in California (California) Rough-skinned newt (Taricha granulosa) on a rock in the middle of Berry Creek in Big Basin Redwoods State Park in California (California) Rough-skinned newt (Taricha granulosa) in a redwood forest in California (California) The toxic rough-skinned newt (Taricha granulosa) in Big Basin Redwoods State Park in California (California) Rough-skinned newt on a rock in the middle of Berry Creek in Big Basin Redwoods State Park; California (California) Rough-skinned newt (Taricha granulosa) heading into a creek (California) The toxic rough-skinned newt (Taricha granulosa) in Big Basin Redwoods State Park in California (California) Taricha granulosa newt (California) Orange bellied newt (Taricha granulosa) in Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz Country; California (California) salamanders and newts: Page 1